Thursday, May 23, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, May 23, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, May 23, 2019 



Trade Tariffs lifted between Canada, U.S. and Mexico

New NAFTA deal faces an uncertain path through Parliament and the Senate


Canadians held in China / China tensions

China envoy says only way to unfreeze diplomatic relations is to free Huawei executive
Senior U.S. senator urges Canada to protest China's abuse of Uyghur minority
'Rock Bottom:' Chinese ambassador warns Canada to stop actions that undermine China's interests


Globe and Mail 

Mortgage stress tests protect Canada from potential housing crash and finaincial crisis, head of national agency says
Supreme Court could overhaul consent law as Cindy Gladue case raises questions about treatment of Indigenous women
Scheer to abandon pledge to balance budget in two years if elected
Conservatives press Liberals to expedite promised relief for canola farmers
Ottawa clamps down on sugary, high-alcohol drinks in new regulations
Scheer vows to impose mandatory minimum sentences of five years for child abuse


CBC

Journalists question Liberal government's $600M media bailout plan
In major reversal, Jason Kenney now says Alberta can live with amended C-69 environmental assessment bill
Trudeau exonerates Chief Poundmaker, apologizes for treason conviction
Why overlooked green energy sector is an economic powerhouse
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer to drop pledge to balance budget in 2 years
Scheer promises mandatory sentence of 5 years for child abuse
Restrictions on alcohol in sugary drinks take effect across Canada


Toronto Star

Tories accuse Liberals of stalling on supports for canola farmers
Liberals working hard to make the case that Scheer will pull a Doug Ford
Trump tactics echo Venezuela's populist Maduro and put Canada at risk, says former diplomat
$78 pens, 5,200 rubber ducks among $6.7M in promo items bought by feds
Canada's military should stop dragging its feet on ending sexual abuse
Erin Weir debacle will haunt Jagmeet Singh


Toronto Sun

Why is Trudeau doubling down on feminism post-LavScam?
An Open Letter to Harjit Sajjan concerning Afghan War Memorial


Maclean's

Facing a wall of flame and smoke in northern Alberta


National Post

Retired soldier who helped bring back Kandahar memorial is furious too, about its fate
Australia's vote should worry Canada's Liberals
Premier Pallister set to drag Manitobas to the polls and he's not explaining or apologizing
Monarchists concerned as government stops sending prints of Queen's portraits to Canadians
Edouard Maurice condemns Liberal government's three page report on rural crime
'A peacemaker': Justin Trudeau exonerates Cree chief Poundmaker of 1885 treason conviction


Global

Court to rule Friday if BC can limit bitumen in key case for Trans Mountain pipeline
Canada should improve protections for temporary residents amid visa application surge: advocates
FAA says Boeing 737 Max 8 approval could come early as late June: sources
Canada, U.S. reach deal to continue pork trade if swine fever is detected
UN experts 'concerned,' want answers about Quebec religious symbols bill
Scheer pledges mandatory 5 year sentence for child abuse


Miscellaneous

An early voter's guide to Trudeau (Bad) and Scheer (Worse)
Bill Blair announces $24.5 million in funding for cannabis research

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